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Brits take flights to Spain for golf breaks with Monarch

Golf breaks to Spain are popular, it has been revealed, with Monarch Airlines being revealed to be a popular airline with whom to take flights to Spain for such golfing holidays.

The airline was named Official Airline Partner for two large golf shows - London Golf Show and the NEC Golf Show in Birmingham.

According to Monarch, 78 per cent of golfers that fly with it take two or more overseas golf holidays a year.

"Research that we conducted in 2007 has proven golf as one of the leading hobbies for Monarch customers, which is reflective of the destinations to which we fly throughout Europe," managing director of Monarch Airline's scheduled division Liz Savage commented.

Spanish holidays 'popular by sea'

It is not only flights that provide access to luxury holidays in Spain, with many holidaymakers cruising into Spain's harbours by ship.

And according to Cruise Critic, the Spanish holiday city of Barcelona is one of the most popular cruise ports in Europe.

A study by the online resource for consumer-oriented cruise reviews revealed that 20 per cent of holidaymakers preferred cruises to the western Mediterranean and the port of Barcelona.

"According to our survey, Europe is a draw because cruisers can experience a variety of different cultures and attractions in one trip," Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic, commented.

Pass the time while waiting for flights to Spain

As news breaks about the delayed flights and baggage traumas sweeping through Heathrow Airport's newly opened Terminal 5, tips have been given on how to pass the time while waiting for flights to Spain.

MSN Money reports that according to Halifax General Insurance there are number of ways to look after yourself and keep busy while waiting for flights to Murcia and other destinations.

One piece of advice was to have plenty of money for food and beverages while you wait for your flight to Alicante. Alcoholic drinks should be kept to a minimum though as drunk passengers could be refused boarding.

Babymooning 'means holidays with golf'

A new travel trend could spell golf holidays in Spain for men and spa breaks for women, it has been reported.

According to Marie Claire, a babymoon is a holiday taken by expectant couples who want to spend some quality time together before their new child is born.

The magazine reports that babymoons are a time for mums and dads to be to get much needed rest and relaxation before their baby is born and the sleepless nights begin.

"A babymoon is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some quality time together and to reflect upon the new challenges and exciting life changing experience ahead without the pressures of everyday life getting in the way," commented a spokesperson for the InterContinental Mar Menor.